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2014 Subaru forester Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Subaru forester has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Subaru forester

Suspension
91
Airbags
53
Engine
41
Other
40
Powertrain
37
Electrical
35
Speed Control
26
Structure
17
Steering
15
Visibility
10
Brakes
9
Wheels
8
Lights
8
Fuel System
4
Seats
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

7

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 19, 2025STRUCTURELiftgate arm (or support) broke while the liftgate was in the raised position, and the liftgate came...
Sep 20, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed up...
Aug 20, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while parked in the driveway, the c...
Aug 21, 2021STRUCTURETailgate problem - car was in stopped position. I was unloading groceries so opened the tailgate. Th...
Jul 30, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. While attempting to open the liftgate, the contact stated t...
May 5, 2021STRUCTUREMy drivers side door seal has repeatedly come loose from the door. This usually happens in very hot...
Aug 8, 2020STRUCTURETHE TOP NUT OF THE REAR LEFT LIFT GATE PISTON BALL SNAPPED/RUSTED OFF CAUSING THE BACK HATCH TO DROP...
Jul 21, 2019STRUCTUREI WALKED BEHIND THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON SIDE OF THE STREET, AND PRESSED THE BUTTON THAT ACTIV...
Feb 9, 2019STRUCTUREI OPENED THE TRUNK OF MY SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED EDITION WITH THE REMOTE. WHILE I WAS REMOVING THE L...
Aug 4, 2018STRUCTUREI WAS USING MY KEY TO OPEN THE BACK TRUNK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SLAM DOWN QUICKLY ON MY ARM AS I ...
May 23, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU FORESTER XT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER FRIEND WHO WAS DRIVING, ...
Feb 4, 2017STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESMY CAR HAD AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN APPLIED THE BREAK TO PARK ON THE PARKING LOT. AS A RESULT...
Jun 22, 2016STRUCTUREON JUNE 22, 2016, MY HUSBAND PARKED THE CAR ON OUR DRIVEWAY, LOCATED AT 1264 HANCOCK PLACE IN POCATE...
Aug 17, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SURGED. *TR
Jun 5, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING UP MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS BRAKING WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND HIT THE GARAGE DOOR. I W...
May 18, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLIN PARKING SPOT, FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR SUDDENLY SURGED. *TR
Jan 1, 2014STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph,...

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